Mental Health

Agri-Business

Veterinary Ireland conference to discuss TB action plan

The government's bovine TB action plan will form part of the discussions at the Veterinary Ireland annual conference later this month.

TD calls for greater focus on farmer mental health in Dáil debate

Rural Life

about 1 month ago

TD calls for greater focus on farmer mental health in Dáil debate

A TD has called for a greater level of focus on the mental health challenges faced by farmers during a debate in the Dáil.

VR mental health study aims to support UK agricultural community

Rural Life

about 2 months ago

VR mental health study aims to support UK agricultural community

Tend VR is a mental health and wellbeing organisation developing mental health support via virtual reality (VR) headsets

Mayo farmers 'Taking Stock' as part of health and wellbeing campaign

Rural Life

2 months ago

Mayo farmers 'Taking Stock' as part of health and wellbeing campaign

Mayo Mental Health Association are delighted to announce their involvement in the second phase of the 'Taking Stock' campaign for farmers.

'Don't be afraid to open up' | Farm Safe, Farm Well Series

Video

2 months ago

'Don't be afraid to open up' | Farm Safe, Farm Well Series

While farmers are quick to look after their animals, land and machinery, many overlook the most important thing – their own health and wellbeing. David and Michael Kennedy run an organic sheep farm Skeheenarinky, Co. Tipperary. In 2021, the brothers launched an online fitness business following their own experiences with grief and the challenges of farming. The Farm Safe Farm Well series, produced by Agriland Media in conjunction with AXA Insurance, is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM).

Rural Life

2 months ago

Harvest of Hope to promote wellbeing among Donegal farmers

Farm families from across Donegal are invited to attend the Connecting for Life Donegal Farmers' Harvest of Hope wellbeing festival

Rural Life

2 months ago

Macra launches Make the Moove 'Ewe Go' campaign

Macra has today (Monday, September 15) launched its Make the Moove 'Ewe Go' campaign which will run for the next month.

Rural Life

3 months ago

Mental health initiative launches next phase of programme nationwide

Phase Two of Farm Well Hub has launched to boost mental health and well-being in farming communities across Ireland.

Podcast

3 months ago

Listen: Farm Safe Farm Well: 'Don't be afraid to open up'

Farming can be a demanding and stressful job with numerous challenges including income pressures, high costs, regulations, weather, isolation and long working hours. While farmers are quick to look after their animals, land and machinery, many overlook the most important thing – their own health and wellbeing. On this weeks podcast we speak to brothers David and Michael Kennedy, who run an organic sheep farm Skeheenarinky, Co. Tipperary.In 2010, the brothers’ world changed forever after the sudden death of their sister, Sarah, in a car crash. Drawing from their own life experiences and qualifications, the brothers launched their online fitness...